Editorial Team & Medical Review Standards
Houston Weight Loss Directory publishes content about GLP-1 medications, physician-supervised weight loss programs, and clinical outcomes, topics that directly affect patient health decisions. This page explains who produces our content and the standards we use to ensure accuracy.
Content about prescription medications, clinical trial outcomes, and medical treatment options falls into Google's Your Money or Your Life (YMYL) category, meaning inaccurate information could directly harm readers. We take that responsibility seriously. Every clinical claim on this site has a primary source, and pricing information is verified rather than estimated.
The Team
Licensed Physician Reviewer
Texas-licensed, Obesity Medicine
Clinical content on this site is reviewed by a licensed Texas physician with experience in obesity medicine and GLP-1 pharmacotherapy. The reviewer checks all clinical claims against current FDA labeling, published trial data (STEP, SURMOUNT), and AACE clinical guidelines before publication. The reviewer's identity is kept private at their request, as is common practice for independent medical content reviewers.
Review Focus
- Clinical trial data (STEP, SURMOUNT)
- FDA-approved indications and labeling
- Medication safety, dosing, and contraindications
Editorial Research Team
Health & Consumer Research
Content is researched and written using primary sources: FDA drug databases, peer-reviewed publications (PubMed, NEJM, JAMA), manufacturer prescribing information, and publicly available clinic and insurance data. All factual claims about clinical trial outcomes, pricing, and insurance coverage are verified against primary sources before publication. Pricing data is confirmed through clinic websites and direct inquiry.
Review Focus
- Pricing and insurance coverage research
- Houston clinic verification and monitoring
- Patient-facing treatment explainers
Content Accuracy Standards
Primary Source Requirement
All clinical outcome data (weight loss percentages, trial names, dose information) must be sourced from peer-reviewed publications, FDA drug approvals, or manufacturer prescribing information. We do not rely on press releases or secondary sources for clinical claims.
Pricing Accuracy
Medication pricing is verified against publicly available information including manufacturer list prices, savings program documentation (NovoCare, Lilly SavesCard), and market surveys of Houston-area clinic pricing. Prices are marked as estimates and are updated when significant changes occur.
Insurance Coverage Claims
Insurance coverage information reflects general patterns based on plan type (commercial, Medicaid, ACA, Medicare). We do not represent any specific insurance plan's coverage decisions. Readers are directed to verify their individual benefits directly with their insurer.
Clinic Verification
Clinics listed in the directory are verified against Texas Medical Board licensing records and Google Business listings. Clinic information (address, phone, services) is confirmed at the time of listing and updated when corrections are submitted through our claim process.
Update and Review Schedule
High-traffic articles are reviewed for accuracy every six months or when significant regulatory or pricing changes occur. Articles covering FDA guidance (compounding, drug approvals) are reviewed whenever relevant FDA actions are announced.
Medical Disclaimer
Content on Houston Weight Loss Directory is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. No content on this site should replace a consultation with a licensed physician. We do not provide personalized medical recommendations.
Submit a Correction
If you find a factual error in any article, a clinical claim that contradicts published research, outdated pricing, or incorrect insurance information, please contact us. We review and correct errors within 2-3 business days.
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